Orthodontic practices near Cwmfelin Mynach
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Cwmfelin Mynach; 2 practices within 20. The closest is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 11.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 11.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 11.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Nott SarahLlanelli | 22.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Dr Mohammad MoinuddinLlanelli | 22.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Murray Street Dental Practice LtdLlanelli | 23.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (38 reviews) |
| Avenue Villa Dental & Implant ClinicLlanelli | 23.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (287 reviews) |
| Orthodontics ExclusivelyLlanelli | 23.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care)Llanelli | 24.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.1 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cwmfelin Mynach with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Carmarthen, 11.8 miles east; the next are Llanelli (22.8 miles south-east) and Dunvant (29.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Carmarthen | 2 | 11.8 miles east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 22.8 miles south-east |
| Dunvant | 1 | 29.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cwmfelin Mynach
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen (4.9 from 106 reviews), 11.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capel Dental CareCarmarthen | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 11.8 miles east |
| Quayside OrthodonticsCarmarthen | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 11.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cwmfelin Mynach at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Carmarthenshire |
| NHS dental services | Hywel Dda University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,097 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 20 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Carmarthenshire | 203rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 292 places in the county (the county median is 8.8 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.5% across neighbourhoods in Carmarthenshire |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Capel Dental Care, Carmarthen — 12 miles Nott Sarah, Llanelli — 23 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 29 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 2 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Cwmfelin Mynach
The nearest practice to Cwmfelin Mynach is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, 11.8 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 2 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (22.9 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around Cwmfelin Mynach list clear aligners, the nearest 11.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cwmfelin Mynach are commissioned by Hywel Dda University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, 11.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cwmfelin Mynach to Capel Dental Care is roughly 25 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 310 to 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £275 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cwmfelin Mynach
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Cwmfelin Mynach, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Cwmfelin Mynach itself or elsewhere in Carmarthenshire.
The local picture in Cwmfelin Mynach
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Cwmfelin Mynach sits within Hywel Dda University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.3% of Cwmfelin Mynach's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cwmfelin Mynach, 6.8% of the 2,097 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.5% average across Carmarthenshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Cwmfelin Mynach usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. Cwmfelin Mynach's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
Where Cwmfelin Mynach sits locally
Just around 1 km south-west, Llanboidy is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Local provider signals in Cwmfelin Mynach
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cwmfelin Mynach itself. The closest on record are Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 12 miles away; Nott Sarah in Llanelli, about 23 miles away; and West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 29 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Cwmfelin Mynach Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cwmfelin Mynach
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cwmfelin Mynach
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
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Areas We Cover Around Cwmfelin Mynach
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cwmfelin Mynach
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cwmfelin Mynach often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cwmfelin Mynach?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cwmfelin Mynach is Capel Dental Care in Carmarthen, about 11.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Quayside Orthodontics (11.9 miles) and Nott Sarah (22.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cwmfelin Mynach?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cwmfelin Mynach, 0 practices within 10 miles and 2 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Carmarthen, 11.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cwmfelin Mynach?
The nearest practice to Cwmfelin Mynach that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Quayside Orthodontics in Carmarthen, about 11.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Avenue Villa Dental & Implant Clinic (23.0 miles) and Lotus Dental Studio (Formerly Warren Davies Dental Care) (24.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cwmfelin Mynach, Carmarthenshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cwmfelin Mynach, Carmarthenshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.